'I had the opportunity to sign for Real Madrid, in fact, I had a meeting with a club manager - I loved the idea, but my family made the decision' Forgotten Manchester United star reveals how close he once was to making blockbuster Bernabeu move

A former Manchester United player revealed he was very close to signing for Real Madrid, even holding a meeting with a club manager. Despite loving the idea of the move to the Bernabeu, his family ultimately made the decision for him to stay away from the potential blockbuster transfer.